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Property title issues can create major problems during a sale, transfer or refinance. In California, several types of disputes can affect who truly owns a property or what rights come with it. Recognizing the most common title disputes can help buyers and owners...
Imagine that you get home from work one day, and your landlord is in your apartment. You’re shocked to find them there, and you ask what they’re doing in your home. They counter by saying that it isn’t your home—that they own the property. They believe they have the...
There are many ways for people to invest in real estate. Some people convert inherited property that they receive from parents or grandparents to rental units. Others purchase vacant land and wait for infill to make the property valuable decades later. Those looking...
Eviction is the legal process through which landlords can remove problem tenants from their properties. There are certain scenarios in which removing a tenant may become the best option available to a frustrated landlord. If a tenant refuses to pay rent, if they...
Business partners will get into disputes from time to time. Some of them are minor and can be resolved through a simple conversation. Others are more serious and require negotiation efforts or even litigation. In some cases, a dispute can be so serious that the...
You and your neighbor have a long-standing dispute about the trees in your yard. Your neighbor complains about the shade and the fact that the trees block their view. You, on the other hand, enjoy the aesthetic appeal that they add to your property and do not want to...
When someone signs a commercial lease, they’re expected to continue making payments for the entire term of that lease. While residential leases often run for 12 months, commercial leases are sometimes longer. A tenant may sign a lease that is intended to last for 3 to...
Encroachment is a common yet often overlooked issue in California’s real estate scene. Understanding how encroachments occur is crucial for homeowners, buyers and developers alike. This phenomenon happens when a property owner unlawfully extends their structure,...
Contracts are at the heart of all business relationships. They are legal agreements that outline the rights and obligations of all parties. For the most part, contracts are honored, but that’s not always the case. Breaches of business contracts do occur, and they can...
Buying a property is an exciting time for anyone, but it’s one that comes with great responsibilities. One of these is doing their due diligence, including checking for the presence of easements. An easement is a legal right of one party to use another party’s...